Gary Carter
Gary Carter
Gary Edmund Carterwas an American professional baseball catcher whose 21-year career was spent primarily with the Montreal Expos and New York Mets. Nicknamed "Kid" for his youthful exuberance, Carter was named an All-Star 11 times, and was a member of the 1986 World Champion Mets...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth8 April 1954
CityCulver City, CA
CountryUnited States of America
games play nagging
There were probably a few games I played where I should not have played, because of some nagging injuries or something. I used to always talk the managers into playing me, because I wanted to play so badly.
running opportunity games
Nothing will ever replace the feeling I got when Jesse Orosco struck out Marty Barrett to end the game (Game 7 of the 1986 World Series) and I got the opportunity to run out into his arms. To me, that was the greatest accomplishment. Without a doubt, that was my biggest thrill.
stars years games
Johnny Bench befriended me my first year in the big leagues. He took me under his wing during my first All-Star Game and we've been friends ever since. He's one guy I've tried to emulate and I'll always compare myself to Johnny (Bench).
dead games gets great gutter headed himself hope life roger won
Absolutely, like Roger Clemens. He already should've won 300 games and be headed to Cooperstown, ... It saddens me. Doc's a great guy. I hope he gets his life straightened out. If he doesn't, he'll find himself dead in a gutter one day.
beat call depression maybe phone saved somebody start tells
When somebody tells you that something could have been done, that maybe a phone call to 911 could have saved him, that's when you start to beat yourself up. I think that's when the depression set in more than anything.
field replace
I tried the broadcasting thing, the coaching thing, but I'll never replace the competitive feeling of being out on the field when we were players.
quite
We're 20 years older, so it's not quite going to be the same.
depending early himself leagues needs pitchers quick road rush starting
I think Pelfrey is on a quick road to the big leagues. Of course, you don't want to rush a young pitcher, but depending on how well he does in this league, and with the needs they have for starting pitchers in New York, he may find himself in the big leagues as early as this season.
That was Jeff's escape. But without Shane . . .
good josh proud solid
I was very proud of Josh Petersen tonight. He had two solid good hits.
gotten script
I have may gotten away from the (offensive) script a little,
call dodgers five four hitters loves office pitch starts
He loves to pitch in, and you could tell the Dodgers hitters weren't able to swing. I want to be able to call a Pelfrey into my office four to five starts from now to say, 'Hey, you're going to the big leagues.' That's what it's all about.
knows mound presence star wants
His presence on the mound is just amazing. He's well prepared. He's intelligent. He knows what he wants to do out there. I just think he's going to be a star in this game.
bottom continue far growing inadequate mark number stagnant uninsured
We continue to be far from that mark here in New Jersey. Once again, a confluence of pressures, ranging from inadequate payments from governmental payers to a growing number of uninsured all contributed to the stagnant bottom lines.